释义 |
bassinet I. bassinet variant of basinet II. bas·si·net noun also bas·si·nette \|basə|net, usu -ed.+V\ (-s) Etymology: probably modification (influenced by bassinet) (I) of French barcelonnette, diminutive of berceau cradle 1. : an infant's bed made of wickerwork, plastic, or other material and often having a hood over one end 2. : crib 3. : an infant's bed in a hospital usually as representative of the equipment and services required to care for one infant in an obstetrical service — compare bed 1j 4. : a perambulator that resembles a bassinet |